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Summer at IMMA presents a free music and performance programme in the beautiful surroundings of the IMMA Courtyard. Bring your friends and family along and enjoy a wide range of atmospheric and exciting music events, all free of charge! The Music in the Courtyard programme seeks to present up and coming artists as well as host well-known names.

In August we are excited to welcome a range of events that includes The Ritz Brothers, who will enchant us with song, stories and theatrical charm; a Family Céilí with Louise O’Connor, a traditional Irish fiddle player, Sean Nós dancer, and passionate Céilí dance instructor who brings the joy of Irish music and movement to life; and Dillon, a singer-songwriter from Dublin whose songs are gentle portraits of the everyday. Check out the full details below.

Please note that events will proceed in rain or shine and that the ground surface may be uneven in places, so bring appropriate footwear.


Programme Details

Music in the Courtyard July/August Programme

The Ritz Brothers 
Sun 20 July & 17 Aug
2pm–3pm

The Ritz Brothers Café Theatre Band perform musical antics, from room to room, table to table, and courtyard to courtyard. These troubadours have residency in Bewley’s Theatre Grafton Street, where they enchant their audiences with song, stories and theatrical charm. The Ritz Brothers will return after the success of their residency with us at IMMA Outdoors 2022.

Discover more about the Ritz Brothers here.


Family Céilí
Sun 27 July, 3 & 31 Aug
2–3pm

Rooted in the wild beauty of the West of Ireland, Louise O’Connor has lived and breathed Irish culture from the very start. A traditional Irish fiddle player, Sean Nós dancer, and passionate Céilí dance instructor, she brings the joy of Irish music and movement to life for groups of all kinds—corporate teams, language schools, weddings, festivals, and community events. 

But Louise’s work goes far beyond the dance floor. With a background in Psychology and a Master’s in Transcultural European Outdoor Studies, she is also a highly experienced group facilitator. Her work—shaped by her thesis on group facilitation in outdoor education—has brought her to a wide range of settings, from GAA clubs and autism services to prisons and outdoor learning centres. No matter the space, she creates connection through culture, movement, and presence. 

Louise is also a devoted practitioner of yoga, mindfulness, and outdoor living. These practices are not just part of her lifestyle—they are woven into the experiences she creates, offering a holistic approach to wellbeing and community building. 

Whether you’re joining a lively Céilí, participating in a team-building workshop, or simply taking a mindful moment in nature, Louise invites you to connect, move, and celebrate the richness of Irish tradition—while reconnecting with yourself along the way. 


Dillon
Sun 10 Aug
2–4pm

Dillon Corcoran is a singer-songwriter from Dublin whose music lives somewhere between the hush of folk and the shimmer of pop. Drawing inspiration from the tender introspection of Sleeping at Last to the timeless storytelling of Pete Seeger, his songs are gentle, heartfelt portraits of the everyday — wrapped in melody and meaning. 

Offstage, Dillon is just as at home under a spotlight, appearing in local musicals and pantomimes that have sharpened his gift for theatrical storytelling. That flair bleeds beautifully into his live sets, where each performance feels like a scene from a story only, he could tell. 

Armed with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Maynooth University and a melodramatic heart full of songs, Dillon brings a rare blend of musicality, sincerity, and stagecraft to every note. Find him and follow the journey at @dilloncorcoranmusic.